Books to Buy at Coimbatore Book Fair? Start With This Gripping Indian Thriller
You know what’s more thrilling than a murder plot? Watching a reader scan through Love Swipe Blackmail at Coimbatore Book Festival 2025, pause, smirk, and whisper, “This looks juicy.” At Stall G14, amidst the bustle of Coimbatore book fair events, LSB quietly does what it was born to do; hook you in the first 3 […]
Behind the Scenes: What Authors Really Think During Lit Fest Panels
Ever wondered what’s going through an author’s mind while they smile, nod, and look deeply contemplative on a lit fest panel? As an author gearing up for my session at the Apeejay Kolkata Lit Fest, let me spill some of the thoughts that might (or might not) cross my mind. Warning: This is where the […]
How to Survive a Lit Fest Panel: An Indian Thriller Author’s Guide
If Love Swipe Blackmail taught us anything, it’s this: life is full of unexpected twists, and the best way to handle suspense is with a mix of strategy and humour. And trust me, lit fest panels are no exception, for the art of suspense, so central to the best Indian suspense novels, extends even to […]
What Happens When a Dating App Meets a Lit Fest?
As an author, I’ve often wondered what my characters would do if they stepped out of the pages of my book and into the real world. Imagine Ravi from Love Swipe Blackmail wandering around a lit fest, glancing nervously at his phone, trying not to look suspicious. It’s a thought that’s as funny as it […]
I Wasn’t Riding to the Kolkata Lit Fest
The year was 2003. My boss and I were racing to a theatre to catch a movie on a daredevil ride. I am letting you in on a secret here – we were not riding to the Kolkata Lit Fest (Apeejay Kolkata Literature Festival), to check out any Indian suspense thriller novels. Back then, I […]